The band wrote prolifically from the outset and then set about touring hard, using experiences from both to fine tune their writing style and capture the dynamism of their live shows. The end of their final tour early last year saw them decamp to the lowlands of Scotland, where they sought inspiration to write their first album.
'Small Talk' was barely complete when it unwittingly found its way to the other side of the Atlantic where the legendary management duo of Q Prime's Peter Mensch and Cliff Burnstein signed them to their new 'Grunion' label.
Having now remixed the album with QPrime's backing, the legendary John Goodmanson (Hot Hot Heat, Wu Tang, Blonde Redhead) has captured the band's the live feel, so much so that the band will re-release Small Talk in the UK.
The results speak for themselves. Mohair's sizzling diversity finds itself wrapped up in 40 minutes of filthed-up rockers and climactic epics.
With a UK Top 10 'Indie' single, support continuing to build from the music press, national newspapers, BBC and independent radio, a self owned UK label, a US deal and 3 national tours in the last 12 months, Mohair are all set to hit the US.
With critically acclaimed performances at Eurosonic and SXSW, ('Band of SXSW' - LA Times) Mohair has begun developing strong international foundations. Their stellar live reputation has been further enhanced with two huge performances at Club NME at London's KoKo and British Music Week in Berlin.
And with their first TV appearance broadcast on Channel 4 (Album Chart Show - April 28th), a European stadium show and a few main stage festival appearances under their belts alongside the likes of Primal Scream, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Muse and The Killers, 2006 just gets better and better.
All good preparation, then, for an assault on the US in the Autumn of 2006 when 'Small Talk' hits the shelves on 19th September.
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Stranded
Mohair Lyrics
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Sat at the wheel of my car
In the middle of nowhere
Caught between
The boulder and the stone
Lost and it's always
The same old situation
All on my own
She was standing
In front of me
Things are not what
They seem to be
I'm stranded
In the middle of nowhere
Quaint how I got
So far into this position
Trying to make some sense
Out of the rain
When you wear your heart on a page
It leaves you open
To the demons that I deal with
Disco dancing in my brain
She was standing
In front of me
Things are not what
They seem to be
I'm stranded
In the middle of nowhere
Got a feeling
Inside of me
Things are not what
They used to be
I've landed
In the middle of nowhere
Na na na, na na na na
Na na na, na na na na
Na na na, na na na na
Either way, it's always
The same old contradiction
I know what I know
But I don't know how to say it
It's not everyday you get to tell
Everyone that you love them
You can't reap what you sow
If you don't know where to go
She was standing
In front of me
Things are not what
They seem to be
I'm stranded
In the middle of nowhere
Got a feeling
Inside of me
Things are not what
They used to be
I've landed
In the middle of nowhere
Na na na, na na na na
Na na na, na na na na
Yeah
Got a feeling
Inside of me
Things are not what
They used to be
I've landed
In the middle of nowhere
She was standing
In front of me
Got a feeling
Inside of me
I'm stranded
In the middle of nowhere
The lyrics of Mohair's song "Stranded" express a sense of isolation and confusion that arises from being caught in the middle of conflicting emotions. The singer, who is driving alone in the middle of nowhere, is struggling to make sense of their feelings and reconcile them with reality. They acknowledge that things are not always what they seem, and they feel lost and alone in their struggle to navigate their emotions.
The lyrics suggest a certain vulnerability and openness on the part of the singer, who admits to wearing their heart on their sleeve and being susceptible to the "demons" that plague them. The line "it's not everyday you get to tell everyone that you love them" suggests a desire for connection and understanding, but also a fear of vulnerability and rejection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stranded" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and uncertainty, but also hint at the possibility of resolution and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three and four
Counting down from four to indicate the start of the song.
Sat at the wheel of my car
The singer is sitting in their car.
In the middle of nowhere
The surroundings are remote and seemingly desolate.
Caught between
The singer is feeling conflicted and stuck.
The boulder and the stone
A metaphorical phrase indicating the difficulties the singer is facing.
Lost and it's always
The singer often feels disoriented and unsure of what to do.
The same old situation
The singer feels stuck in a recurring problem.
It's hard to navigate these feelings
The singer is finding it challenging to manage their emotions.
All on my own
The singer is struggling alone without any help or support.
She was standing
A woman was in front of the singer.
Things are not what
The situation is not as it appears.
They seem to be
The reality is different from what the singer thought.
I'm stranded
The singer is stuck and unable to move forward or find a way out.
Quaint how I got
The singer is reflecting on how they ended up in their current predicament.
So far into this position
The singer has been stuck for a long time and doesn't know how to escape.
Trying to make some sense
The singer is attempting to understand their predicament.
Out of the rain
The singer is seeking shelter from the storm.
When you wear your heart on a page
The singer is vulnerable and expresses their feelings openly.
It leaves you open
Being vulnerable like this can make you susceptible to pain and negative emotions.
To the demons that I deal with
The singer's vulnerability exposes them to negative emotions and experiences.
Disco dancing in my brain
The singer is struggling with conflicting thoughts and emotions in their mind.
Got a feeling
The singer is experiencing a strong emotion.
Inside of me
This emotion is internal and affecting the singer's emotional state.
Things are not what
The situation has changed.
They used to be
How things were before is no longer the case.
I've landed
The singer has arrived somewhere.
Na na na, na na na na
Non-verbal refrain that follows the singer's thoughts and emotions.
Either way, it's always
The outcome is the same either way.
The same old contradiction
The same problem recurs in the singer's life.
I know what I know
The singer is aware of what is happening.
But I don't know how to say it
The singer is unsure how to express their thoughts and feelings.
It's not everyday you get to tell
The opportunity doesn't come around often.
Everyone that you love them
The singer wants to express their feelings of love to others.
You can't reap what you sow
You cannot expect positive outcomes if you do not put in the required effort.
If you don't know where to go
Without direction, it is difficult to make progress or move forward.
Contributed by Annabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BillyF2LJeffs
Should NEVER have stopped. These guys were legit top notch and would have become huge.
@genevahorton2798
I cant believe that these guys weren't more popular....such a shame
@bigboy-gw8me
i know these should have like 3 million views at least but really more like 40 million
@kizu5720
UP.. we need this on the algorithm !!
@chadlad79
Such a tune!
@ruegameser6046
This song makes me feel like there is no problem in the world and anything is possible
@theskepticalpangolininther3538
This song is so good..
@derpf4410
why is this so good